Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K10D

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M1X versus Pentax K10D, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and K10D (10MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was launched 12 years later than the K10D and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M1X grades vs the K10D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1X versus Pentax K10D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X versus the K10D.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and K10D is 54 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and K10D.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus E-M1X will offer more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer E-M1X will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.